ART WALK Visit Claremont art galleries between 6 and 9 p.m. for artist receptions, refreshments and live music. See a listing of participants on page 19.

FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Stroll through the Village and listen to free, live music from 6 to 9 p.m. This week’s concerts include Dynamite Dawson (soft rock) at the Public Plaza, Timothy Rotolo (piano) at the chamber and Jackson Family (folk/blues) at city hall.

MOVIES IN THE PARK The Claremont Police Department presents The Lego Movie at Griffith Park at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate National Night Out with In-N-Out available at the park.

Wednesday, August 6

BLUE STAR MUSEUM DAYS Free admission for active military personnel, their family members (military ID holder and up to five immediate family members) and veterans (admission fees apply to accompanying family members). Memorial Day through Labor Day. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-8767.

Thursday, August 7

LIVE MUSIC Come in for dinner specials and listen to the Baldy Mountain Jazz Band. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Press Restaurant, 129 Harvard Ave., Claremont. (909) 625-4808.

Friday, August 8

SPONTANEOUS CREATIVE WRITING Dust off your writing projects and join in for two ten-minute writing prompts and an additional hour of writing. Open to creative people working on stories, memoirs and poetry. Facilitated by Judy Kohnen. For ages 17 or older. $5. Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave., Claremont. (909) 626-3322.

FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE Stroll through the Village and listen to free, live music from 6 to 9 p.m. This week’s concerts include Harmony Sisters (swing) at the Public Plaza, Marc Weller Trio (jazz) at the chamber and Vinyl Number (rock) at city hall.